The Van Cliburn Competition

Classical CD Reviews: Van Cliburn Competition Finalists – Vadym Kholodenko, Beatrice Rana, and Sean Chen (Harmonia Mundi)

December 17, 2013
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There are fistfuls of notes and some tremendous technical skill. But, with a couple of notable exceptions, the readings of some of the cornerstones of the solo piano repertoire by each pianist lack direction.

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